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Advice and tips on how to build a successful
freelance motion design business and career.
Why it's taken me 4 years to start my YouTube channel
When I first started Motion Hatch, I knew I wanted to help motion designers with things like pricing their work and freelancing, but what I didn't know was how. At the time, it seemed like the only three options were via a YouTube channel, podcast or blog. Since...
5 mistakes freelance motion designers make when writing a cold email template
Writing a cold email template can be hard - you have an extremely limited opportunity to gain someone's attention before that chance, and your email is lost forever. Business owners are constantly being bombarded with emails from people and companies trying to sell...
How to Get “Unstuck” in Your Motion Design Career
Stefanie Verhoeyen is a talented motion designer from Belgium - but like many others, she found herself at a point in her motion design career where she was unsure if she was going in the right direction and needed some support and guidance. This lead her to...
The Best 2020 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Motion Designers
It’s that time of year again - Black Friday is here! Whether you love it or loathe it, there’s no denying that it’s a great time of year for motion designers to grab some savings. We wanted to do a quick round-up of the best 2020 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals...
How to Grow an Instagram Following as a Motion Designer (13 Pro Tips)
Are you looking to grow a Motion Design Instagram following? Here are a few tips for igniting your Instagram channel. As a Motion Designer who focuses on widescreen content, it can be easy to overlook the power of Instagram for Motion Design branding and marketing....
Top 6 Tips for Managing Your Time When You Work From Home
The ability to work without someone telling you what to do and when is a crucial skillset to develop. Working with a team that has a producer, project manager, or lead is familiar with the process of estimating time and creating a project schedule. When it...
Getting freelance work as a new motion designer
Getting freelance work as a new motion designer can feel like a daunting task. You see so many amazing motion designers in Motionographer articles and on Vimeo with staff picks. Not to mention, they have tens or hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers. How...
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